Is FANATICS in over their head?

[hermanotarjeta]

Originally Posted by Twalk1975

It seems as though for the vast majority of players, their cards are valued highest when the price is based on nothing but potential. Wouldn't it make it more difficult to invest in cards the further out from their debut that rookie cards are released?

Originally Posted by Twalk1975

Take Jackson Holliday as an example. I would think it would have a negative effect on the price of wax or break spots if his RC's were just now being released. I would think you'd like that.

I think it could work both ways. Waiting two years before Jac Caglianone’s rookie logo cards come out may have saved you a lot of money as well.

In general, the more at bat’s you have on a rookie, the better investment choices you could make, ie less speculation.

[Twalk1975]

Originally Posted by hermanotarjeta

I think it could work both ways. Waiting two years before Jac Caglianone’s rookie logo cards come out may have saved you a lot of money as well.

In general, the more at bat’s you have on a rookie, the better investment choices you could make, ie less speculation.

From 2024, I'd say Caminero I'd pay more for now vs. then. Skenes maybe the same, maybe more. But Holliday, Chourio, and Elly I'd say would all command a lesser premium in breaks today than they did a year ago.

[Twalk1975]

I completely forgot to put Jasson Dominguez in the above comment.

[hermanotarjeta]

Originally Posted by Twalk1975

I completely forgot to put Jasson Dominguez in the above comment.

He would be the ultimate example, yes.

[stanmarsh]

Hearing they are looking to buying the nascar license to make cards.

[rdwestfield]

I consigned a bunch of SGC-graded cards to Fanatics. I also consigned a few through Probstein and sold some directly through eBay. I can say without a doubt that Fanatics is the worst auction site for selling your collection. With a 20% premium to the buyer, you'll never get true auction value with them. Avoid them at all costs. The other thing that bothered me with Fanatics is you have to request your payout. A good site will automatically ACH or mail a check to you.

[KhalDrogo]

Originally Posted by rdwestfield

I consigned a bunch of SGC-graded cards to Fanatics. I also consigned a few through Probstein and sold some directly through eBay. I can say without a doubt that Fanatics is the worst auction site for selling your collection. With a 20% premium to the buyer, you'll never get true auction value with them. Avoid them at all costs. The other thing that bothered me with Fanatics is you have to request your payout. A good site will automatically ACH or mail a check to you.

Ok boomer.

[mfw13]

Originally Posted by rdwestfield

With a 20% premium to the buyer, you'll never get true auction value with them.

Agree....there is no need to pay a "buyer's premium" for anything but the scarcest/rarest cards/items.

If you're buying a run-of-the-mill card, just find it on EBay.....

[Americards]

Originally Posted by hermanotarjeta

I also don’t like rookie logo cards that are released a year later than their package date. - where is the cutoff?

Can Topps release 2025 rookie logo cards in 2027? 2028?

They just released 23-24 Royalty Basketball with Wemby Rookies on
9/25/25 so yeah, they can...


Maybe they should make a 1952 Topps Transcendent Mickey Mantle set

[fabiani12333]

Originally Posted by mfw13

Agree....there is no need to pay a "buyer's premium" for anything but the scarcest/rarest cards/items.

If you're buying a run-of-the-mill card, just find it on EBay.....

This is exactly right and has been my approach. 20% BP is ridiculous, and the auction prices aren't any cheaper.

[bub838]

Originally Posted by rdwestfield

I consigned a bunch of SGC-graded cards to Fanatics. I also consigned a few through Probstein and sold some directly through eBay. I can say without a doubt that Fanatics is the worst auction site for selling your collection. With a 20% premium to the buyer, you'll never get true auction value with them. Avoid them at all costs. The other thing that bothered me with Fanatics is you have to request your payout. A good site will automatically ACH or mail a check to you.

Could it have anything to do with being in SGC slabs?